Going back trucking with PTL

You definately aren't talking to yourself driver. I've been following your updates on this thread & it helped me come to a decision. After numerous discussions with recruiting at PTL it looks like I'll be coming back to OTR with this company. As it's been 4 years I'll have to start from scratch but so be it. One of the factors is that the trucks all have APUs & even after 4 years that's still a rarity among companies to have every truck equipped for driver comfort. That'll be a big deal for me.

I appreciate the regular updates you make here & read them all. It's getting me back into the mindset after a few years of stagnation. Be safe out there.

 

Yo..good thread....I went from u wanting to drive to being in baytown baking like a honeybaked ham...lol

If I may..here. couple of suggestions that may help you...since. you are a company driver you get free parts..when u r at a termial get extra bulbs trailer tail lights and those relays you mentioned..extra glad hand seals ...youll need em in larado....I have a prostar too...get everything you can!!!! Being able to fix little stuff yourself only gets u more milez......best of luck..cowboy

 

I'm going to orientation on 3/10, a little worried about my choice to go with PTL... I hope I made the right choice!!!,, my other 2 pre-hire are from swift & werner..

 

They told me only 6k miles with another driver...

 

6k with trainer then 30k with another trainee.

 

PTL still the best choice with those APU's.

Shouldn't take long to run 30K miles with 2 drivers.

 

they told me 6000 miles with a co-driver, I already have 12 months exp.,, just haven't driven in over a year.. they said I need a refresher course.

 

Yeah that should be quick basic refresher.